Tsunohazu, Kumano Jūnisha shrine, commonly known as Jūnisō. Colour woodcut by Hiroshige, 1857.

  • Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858.
Date:
1857
Reference:
37306i
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Description

This was a popular place for excursions from the city, lying about five kilometers from the western gate at Yotsuya; as well as the shrine and lake, there were brothels and tea-houses

Publication/Creation

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1857.

Physical description

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

Contributors

Lettering

Hiroshige-ga Bears censor's seal and set title Set title in red cartouche; print title in square cartouche

Notes

Hundred famous places in Edo

Reference

Wellcome Collection 37306i

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